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Iowa City [Iowa] Aug 26 [1862] Dear Pa [James Remley] Having obtained leave of absence from the camp for an hour or two I came over here (Mr Oaks) to let you know how we are getting along. When we first came to town we were quartered in the American House Kept by Dan. Smith. Not liking the fare we removed to the Burlington House (a private boarding house Kept by Mrs Bay) on College Street near Harts We staid there until Monday morning (yesterday)" We had there very good fare and Lycurgus [Remley] & I had the best room in the house. Sunday we went to preaching twice & to Sunday school. We took tea at Mr Mordoffs one evening & I staid one night at Dr [Silas] Tottens. I dont suppose you have heard what the Trustees did with the University [of Iowa]. Doctor Totten resigned? his

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Iowa City [Iowa] Aug 26 [1862] Dear Pa [James Remley] Having obtained leave of absence from the camp for an hour or two I came over here (Mr Oaks) to let you know how we are getting along. When we first came to town we were quartered in the American House Kept by Dan. Smith. Not liking the fare we removed to the Burlington House (a private boarding house Kept by Mrs Bay) on College Street near Harts We staid there until Monday morning (yesterday)" We had there very good fare and Lycurgus [Remley] & I had the best room in the house. Sunday we went to preaching twice & to Sunday school. We took tea at Mr Mordoffs one evening & I staid one night at Dr [Silas] Tottens. I dont suppose you have heard what the Trustees did with the University [of Iowa]. Doctor Totten resigned? his